Ravena's POV
"I still stand by my words that Astrid is innocent," Lucien said, his voice shaking but resolute. "Someone is trying to ruin her. Frame her. Destroy her reputation."
I stared at him in shock. Despite the overwhelming evidence, the numerous testimonies, and the undeniable truth presented to him, he still believed in her.
My wolf snarled inside me. "He is a fool. A blind, stubborn fool."
"I know," I whispered back.
I wanted to scream at him. Wanted to shake him until he saw sense. Wanted to force him to open his eyes and see the truth that was right in front of him.
But I didn't because I knew it wouldn't work. Nothing I said would change his mind. He had chosen his truth and he would cling to it no matter what.
So instead, I just shook my head slowly and helplessly. The
